| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $48.97 | 9.244% | $53.4968 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 11.585% | $172.131 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.37 | 13.632% | $249.2745 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.64 | 5.645% | $187.6678 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.48 | 3.769% | $256.8075 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.92 | 12.418% | $111.2039 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.45 | 4.624% | $153.2218 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.09 | $1,183.8033 | $1,183.80 | $1,183.75 | $1,183.80 | |